I took on the project of recreating Henry VIII and his six wives a long time ago, after a lot of procrastination.This set is one that is particularly close to my heart. I could see my skills growing with each completed doll and I learned so much about Tudor History and fashion while researching for them.Some are long gone to new owners and others have since been surpassed in detail and skill by their more recent versions, but these 8 will always be my Tudor babies.

From left to right: (my first) Katherine of Aragon, (my first) Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, (my first) Henry, Anne of Cléves, Katherine Howard, Katherine Parr.And, because the set wouldn't be complete without him, the french executioner, with a sword for Anne and an axe for Kitty Howard.

I can't tell you how long I have drooled over your Tudor dolls! Like I said, you are basically the reason I got into amigurumi. I was making 12" historically clothed cloth dolls, then came across your LJ while researching costumes, then tried my hand at little felt dolls. It was highly embarassing, and so not me at all, but then I stumbled into the world of amigurumi... and here we are.

I don't even know who I like best. I love your use of pearls, and your amazing little hoods and veils. Henry's facial hair is ridiculously amazing, Katherine Howard's orange dress is superb, but I think Anne with the detatchable head might be the best of all! Although, Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I do make a rather handsome pair - Elizabeth's ruff! Mary's pink dress! Their hair! Seriously, I'm in love with your use of pearls. I really want to make something with pearls now!

You're too kind! Thank you! Oh, Mary... Looking back now, the only part that doesn't make me cringe is her head, and, even so, much would get done differently. There's nothing that can't be improved, eh?Pearls are a pain to work with at first, but they provide a stunning effect for very little of the supply budget, so they are definitely worth it.

It depends on the design of the doll. I can use historical sources as inspiration (as I did with this set) or fictional.Most of the designs you see here are now sold exclusively at The Anne Boleyn Files here: [link]

For different designs, you can see the order FAQ here: [link]And feel free to contact me at deri_dolls@yahoo.com with any questions you may have!

I usually sell them directly and mostly by commission. I have a few dolls stocked, but no Tudors, I'm afraid.I recently had to close my commission list due to an emerging project, but I may contact you once I reopen it (in a month or so) if you wish. Thanks for your interest!

I am near-incoherent with glee at the wit and technical ability you've shown in these. Really, really brilliant work -- I especially love all the shifts in hat styles from the Spanish gable to the Parr flat cap! So much cleverness in such little space, and that executioner is a piece of black genius. I was at Hampton Court Palace the other weekend and they have a spooky little kid whispering 'Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived' as you go down the stairwell from the Prince Henry gallery -- it weirds out visitors, clearly they need a set of your dolls next to restore everyone's calm!

Thank you SO much!This set was an awesome adventure, not only in sewing, but on the research for each style. I've learned so much! It's fun to see how social changes had such an impact on fashion other than the modern women wearing pants. :daydreams: Oh, I'd love to sell them them there or as memorabilia in the Tower...